This dress was designed in 1978 by a group of 4 young designers who designed under the label Swanky Models. They were a London based team in the Camden Square district. Dresses like this Lycra jersey dress were made popular at the disco clubs and by movies like Saturday Night Fever with John Travolta. The disco era was known for its use of synthetic materials, tight futuristic silhouettes and bright colors.
source:http://collections.vam.ac.uk/objectid/O72706
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